Bull Durham – Movies That Stand the Test of Time
It’s been 30 years since “Bull Durham” hit theatres and when it comes to standing the test of time, this is one of those movies. Written and directed by Ron Shelton, Bull Durham takes from the writer’s previous experience as a minor league ballplayer in this…
“If Beale Street Could Talk” Movie Review
Beautifully shot, stunningly acted with a music score which lives on long after the closing credits. From the director of the Oscar winning film Moonlight comes If Beale Street Could Talk. Adapted from the 1974 novel of the same name by James Baldwin, the film…
“They Shall Not Grow Old” Review – Peter Jackson’s Re-Imaging of WWI
The daily life of a solder receives a modern and surreal look in Peter Jackson’s “They Shall Not Grow Old” “They Shall Not Grow Old” is a documentary by Peter Jackson that takes footage and audio recordings from World War One and updates them with modern…
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Review
“The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” opens with an aerial shot of London (following an owl in flight) that made me tremendously grateful not to be watching a 3D movie as even in 2D I got a little queasy. This shot sets the tone for…
Review of Bohemian Rhapsody Starring Rami Malek
An Oscar worthy performance by Rami Malek in “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the story of the iconic band Queen “Bohemian Rhapsody” probably should have been called, “The Freddie Mercury Story,” since the film is really all about him. And honestly, there is nothing wrong with that. The remaining…
Good Favour Movie Review
“Good Favour” is a brilliantly told parable in a modern day setting that showcases how miracles can bring hope to a community that has lost all hope of it. “Good Favour” was released in 2017 and directed by Rebecca Daly. It’s a drama that entails…
The Belly of The Whale Movie Review
Great performances that can’t hold up against the lackluster script and uninspired direction of Morgan Bushe in “The Belly of The Whale.” Oh look, another film shot with unnecessary slow camera movement to imply a handheld camera effect, and a lot of close-up shots of…
Katie – A Documentary by Ross Whitaker
Katie, directed by Ross Whitaker is a documentary following Irish boxer Katie Taylor as she attempts to make the transition from amateur boxing to the professional level. The film deservingly won the Best Irish Feature Documentary award at the Galway Film Fleadh earlier this year….
